Real Madrid secured their third consecutive victory under Xabi Alonso to punch their tickets to the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.
In a rematch of the 2017 Champions League final, Real Madrid and Juventus kicked off at Hard Rock Stadium in the Club World Cup round of 16. Just like their previous matchups, the two European giants gave each other plenty of tests in the first half and looked fairly equal on both ends of the pitch in Miami.
The game’s difference maker came in the 54th minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold whipped in a pinpoint cross Gonzalo García, who headed the ball into the back of the net to put Real Madrid up 1–0. The Spanish giants dominated the match in the aftermath of the goal, but could not find a second thanks to a brilliant performance from Michele Di Gregorio.
Although an insurance goal would have taken the pressure off Real Madrid, García’s header was enough to send the La Liga runners-up through to the quarterfinals. As Juventus prepare to leave the United States, Alonso’s men must now gear up for a bout with Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey.
Here’s three takeaways from Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory over Juventus.
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